TAP> Motorcycle Learner’s License – K53
Course Purpose Aspects of vehicle operation and maintenance. You’ll learn about vehicle systems, driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and potentially specialised topics like defensive driving or specific vehicle types (such as motorcycles or commercial vehicles). The course …
Course Purpose
Aspects of vehicle operation and maintenance. You’ll learn about vehicle systems, driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle maintenance, safety procedures, and potentially specialised topics like defensive driving or specific vehicle types (such as motorcycles or commercial vehicles). The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and responsible driving or maintenance of motor vehicles.
What you’ll learn
Understanding motor vehicles encompasses knowledge and skills essential for safe, responsible, and effective operation. Whether you’re a new driver, a seasoned driver, or simply interested in understanding how vehicles work, this knowledge is valuable for your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Duration: 1 Day
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Unit 1a) Road signs, signals and markings: Road signs11
- Unit 1b) Road signs, signals and markings: Road markings and signals6
- Unit 2a) Rules of the road10
- 3.0Specific rules of the road
- 3.1Traffic circles, turning and parking of vehicles
- 3.2Towing of vehicles and duties of pedestrians
- 3.3Using a cell phone while driving
- 3.4Lights
- 3.5Steering gear, brakes and tyres
- 3.6Windscreens, wipers, seatbelts, number plates etc.
- 3.7Additional rules for motorcycles, motor-tricycles and quad bikes
- 3.8Carrying loads on light and heavy motor vehicles
- 3.9Red retroreflectors
- Unit 2b) Driver responsibilities and duties in operating a vehicle7
- 4.0Qualification to drive a motor vehicle
- 4.1Vehicle control in various driving conditions
- 4.2Emergency stop to avoid a collision
- 4.3General duties and responsibilities of a driver
- 4.4Mental and physical driver fitness
- 4.5Prescribed and over-the-counter drugs
- 4.6Driver fatigue, emotions and medical conditions
- Unit 3 Vehicle controls: Different controls of the vehicle and its uses1
Requirements
- Grade 11
- NQF Level 3 to 6